Madurai to Kollam flights
Kollam lies 204 km (127 mi) south-west of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 1 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Madurai | Kollam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 367,107 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | IXM, 10 km out | TRV, 58 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Madurai
Madurai is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Madurai Airport (IXM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,990 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kollam
Kollam is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 11,148-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram International Airport | TRV | 58 km (36 mi) | 11,148 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kollam from Madurai?
204 km (127 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Madurai.
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Kollam by air?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madurai and Kollam?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madurai to Kollam flights?
Typically Madurai Airport (IXM) to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.